Routine inspection·August 15, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA) conducted a field visit to the facility for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the facility. LPA met with the Director Maria Salas (D1). LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed 10 infants being supervised by 5 staff members. LPA accessed Guardian to verify that all required adults were background cleared. LPA observed that hazardous items (disinfectants, cleaning solutions etc.) were inaccessible to children in care. Facility days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM from February through November. LPA conducted a file review prior to inspection and verified that annual fees were current. While on location, LPA reviewed care and supervision of children, staffing ratios, medications, first aid supplies, furniture, equipment, fire drills, and drinking water. LPA observed all required forms to be posted. Cribs were available for each infant under 12 months old and cots available for infants over 12 months old. A Needs and Services Plan was on file for each infant/toddler enrolled. LPA observed proper storage of refrigerated bottles which were dated and labeled with children's names. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with D1 and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA discussed the Infant Sleep Regulations with D1. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant napping every 15 minutes and observed Napping Logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA observed Individual Sleeping Plan/LIC 9227 for infants during today's inspection. LPA also informed D1 of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended that s/he register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on purchased equipment. Report continues on 809-C LPA observed a changing table within arm's reach of the sink. There appeared to be adequate toys and equipment available for children. LPA toured the outdoor play area, and the play structure for the toddlers appeared to be in good repair. Outdoor play space for infants was clearly designated and separated from older age groups. LPA observed sufficient cushioning under the play structure to prevent injury. LPA reviewed the electronic sign in/out documents and observed that the children who were currently in-care were properly signed in. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s and staff files. LPA observed Health Screening Reports with TB test and required MMR and TDAP vaccines for all staff members who were present. All staff members present today have current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training. LPA observed current Mandated Reporter training for all staff who were present during today's inspection. D1 was reminded to renew the course every 2 years. This training requirement may be met by using the Department\342\200\231s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ . The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA requested that an updated IMS plan be provided to the Regional Office within 1 week of today's inspection. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . The Facility has COMPLETED TESTING AND NO LEAD EXCEEDANCES WERE REPORTED: Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. Report continues on 809-C D1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. D1 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . In the areas that were evaluated today, no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection on 08/15/2023. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with D1. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to D1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.